Interscout Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Interscout Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
22 21.31 N,91 44.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.355167
  • Longitude: 91.740833
Wreck Depth 3.2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTERSCOUT
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Tonnage 6043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.11.71 BEACHED IN AREA OF CHITTAGONG ROADS. (LL 206/93). LYING HORIZONTAL. (LL 206/138). H2510/72 3.3.72 ST IN PA 222100N, 914437E. (INDIAN NM 55/72). - NM 487/72. 4.4.72 STILL IN SAME CONDITION AS PREVIOUSLY STATED. (LL 207/585). [WGD] POSN: 2221.058N, 9144.470E. NC 84. 13.5.11 SHOWN IN 2221.061N, 9144.600E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 1.1.09]. NE 84. 30.8.12 NOW SW 3.2MTRS IN 2221.31N, 9144.45E [WGD]. (DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY BANGLADESH, LTR DTD 30.8.12).
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX S TANKER ESSO NEW ORLEANS. DEVELOPED SERIOUS LIST WHILE LOADING GRAIN IN CHITTAGONG ROADS & WAS BEACHED ON 9 OCT 1971.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 21.31 N,91 44.45 E
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FAQ

Where is the INTERSCOUT wreck located?

The INTERSCOUT wreck is located at coordinates 22 21.31 N,91 44.45 E.

How deep is the INTERSCOUT and where exactly is it located?

The INTERSCOUT lies at a depth of about 3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 22 21.31 N,91 44.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTERSCOUT?

The seabed around the INTERSCOUT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the INTERSCOUT sink?

The INTERSCOUT sank on Oct 9, 1971.

When was the wreck of the INTERSCOUT discovered?

The wreck of the INTERSCOUT was discovered in 1971.

What country did the INTERSCOUT belong to?

The INTERSCOUT belonged to PA.

What cargo was the INTERSCOUT carrying?

The INTERSCOUT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the INTERSCOUT?

The INTERSCOUT had a tonnage of 6043 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTERSCOUT?

The INTERSCOUT is classified as a steam ship.